The Royal Television Society Programme Awards, (often referred to as the RTS Awards) seek to recognise programmes or individuals who have made a positive and material contribution to their genre: either because their content or originality in form has in some way moved the genre forward, or perhaps even created a new genre; or because their quality has set standards which other programme-makers can emulate and learn from.
29-593: In addition to the national awards and the Craft & Design Awards , the Royal Television Society also hosts a number of regional award ceremonies throughout the UK and Ireland. The original Royal Television Society Programme Awards can be traced back to 1975, when there were just seven categories. In 1989, the categories were revised and awards in these new categories conferred for the award year of 1988. It
58-443: A reversal of the 2009 decision with two documentary categories reinstated and the constructed factual series award removed along with the multi-channel programme award. 2010 winners 2009 winners In 2009 the two separate awards for documentaries were merged to make room for an award for constructed factual series, created to recognise the growth and popularity of the reality TV series genre. 2008 winners In 2008
87-438: A substantial archive of printed, photographic, and audio-visual material of value to television historians and scholars. The Royal Television Society hosts six national award ceremonies annually: National Awards Regional Awards The Royal Television Society hosts fifteen regional award ceremonies annually: RTS Futures was launched in 2007 to help people in the early stages of their television careers. RTS Futures offers
116-673: Is a British-based educational charity for the discussion, and analysis of television in all its forms, past, present, and future. It is the oldest television society in the world. It currently has fourteen regional and national centres in the UK, as well as a branch in the Republic of Ireland . The group was formed as the Television Society on 7 September 1927, a time when television was still in its experimental stage. Regular high-definition (then defined as at least 200 lines) broadcasts did not even begin for another nine years until
145-416: Is recorded for this year. 2005 winners (Programme Awards 2004) In 2005 the event award was once again dropped to make way for a new digital channel programme award and the writing award was split into two awards; writer: comedy, and writer: drama. No RTS Gold Medal recipient is recorded for this year. 2004 winners (Programme Awards 2003) In 2004 the acquired award introduced the previous year
174-461: The BBC began its transmissions from Alexandra Palace in 1936. In addition to serving as a forum for scientists and engineers, the society published regular newsletters charting the development of the new medium. These documents now form important historical records of the early history of television broadcasting. The society was granted its Royal title in 1966. The Prince of Wales became patron of
203-591: The London Hilton on Park Lane , London . It was hosted by television presenter and comedian Eddie Kadi . The nominations were announced on 9 November 2023. The RTS Craft & Design Awards 2022 were presented on 5 December 2022 at the London Hilton on Park Lane , London . It was hosted by television presenter and journalist Ranvir Singh . The nominations were announced on 14 November 2022. The RTS Craft & Design Awards 2021 were presented on 22 November 2021 at London Hilton on Park Lane , London . It
232-581: The Royal Television Society to recognize the "huge variety of skills and processes involved in programme production". The awards were presented for the first time in 1997, with twenty-two categories being awarded. Unlike the Royal Television Society Programme Awards , which usually take place on March, the craft and design awards are held later on the year on November. The most recent edition of
261-553: The Savoy Hotel in London . Source: The RTS Craft and Design Awards 2002 took place on 18 November 2022 at The Savoy in London . It was hosted by Richard Whiteley . The RTS Craft and Design Awards 2001 took place on 29 November 2001 at London Hilton on Park Lane in London . It was hosted by Richard Wilson . Source: Source: Source: Royal Television Society The Royal Television Society ( RTS )
290-441: The #OscarsSoWhite campaign. At the time of the 2020 awards, the overall jury composition was 56% female and 32% came from BAME backgrounds. 2024 winners 2023 winners This year saw the introduction of two new performance categories: supporting actor male and supporting actor female. 2022 winners This year saw the return to a live audience event after the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. Comedian Graham Norton
319-482: The RTS Gold Medal was superseded by the lifetime achievement award. The two breakthrough awards (behind the scenes and on-screen) were retired in this year as was the award for nations & regions presenter. 2007 winners 2006 winners (Programme Awards 2005) In 2006 the two newcomer awards (behind the scenes and on-screen) were each renamed as the breakthrough awards. No RTS Gold Medal recipient
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#1732798157979348-614: The Society in November 1997. The society regularly holds meetings and seminars, attended by members of the public and professionals from various areas of the television industry , and it also publishes the monthly magazine Television , covering a broad range of television topics. Major events held by the RTS include the biennial RTS Cambridge Convention, a three-day event held at King's College, Cambridge . The convention, chaired by one of
377-423: The UK's major broadcasters, brings together influential figures from the television industry for a series of stimulating talks. The RTS also hosts "Anatomy of a Hit" events, which gather together the writers, cast and commissioner of some of Britain's most successful TV shows to discuss their qualities. Recent programmes discussed have included Sherlock , Doctor Who , and Humans . The society also holds
406-427: The awards took place on 5 December 2022 at the London Hilton on Park Lane , London , and was hosted by television presenter and journalist Ranvir Singh . The nominations were announced on 14 November 2022. As of 2023, 28 competitive categories are presented. The winners are listed first and in bold , followed by the nominees if present. The RTS Craft & Design Awards 2023 were presented on 4 December 2023 at
435-550: The children's fictional award; and the drama serial award merged with the single drama award. Awards for documentary strand and regional documentary were retired. 2001 winners (Programme Awards 2000) No RTS Gold Medal recipient is recorded for this year. 2000 winners (Programme Awards 1999) 1999 winners (Programme Awards 1998) Royal Television Society Craft %26 Design Awards The Royal Television Academy Craft & Design Awards , often referred to as RTS Craft & Design Awards , are given annually by
464-412: The drama serial award retired to make way for two new awards: the mini-series award and the RTS channel of the year award. 2016 winners In 2016 a single breakthrough award was revived to replace the two awards (behind the scenes and on-screen) that were last bestowed in 2008. The children's fiction award was retired as was the international award. 2015 winners 2014 winners In 2014
493-407: The event. The RTS Programme Awards winners are selected not by public vote but decided via judging panels composed of industry experts and professionals. In 2016 the make up of the judging panels was adjusted to include more women and people from minority backgrounds. From approximately 200 jurors, 52% were now female and 27% from BAME backgrounds. The move towards more diversity came in the wake of
522-441: The nations & regions programme award was dropped to make room for two sports-related awards; sports programme and sports presenter, commentator or pundit. 2013 winners In 2013 the award for live event was revived having been lasted bestowed in 2004. This year was also notable for the RTS television awards in that two judges' awards were bestowed for the very first time. 2012 winners 2011 winners 2011 saw
551-519: Was also in this year that nominations for some categories were introduced for the very first time. Since 2016, the awards have been primarily focussed on home-grown output, with Fargo , the final winner of the International category in 2015. In 2023, the number of award categories stood at 30. In February 2017 broadcaster Piers Morgan pulled out as host after only three days, citing a public campaign branding him as damaging and inappropriate for
580-423: Was also reintroduced, similar to the live event award that had been last bestowed in 1998. The team award was retired in this year. 2002 winners (Programme Awards 2001) In 2002 three new awards were introduced; the soap and continuing drama award; the science & natural history award; and the history award. Other changes saw the children's drama and the children's entertainment categories merged to become
609-439: Was bestowed on John McVay, Sara Geater, Max Rumney, Hakan Kousetta and their team at PACT (Producers Alliance for Cinema and Television) in this year to recognise the difficulties and challenges for the independent production sector during the pandemic year. 2020 winners Due to COVID-19 related restrictions the 2020 winners ceremony was held behind closed doors and without a live audience. The outstanding achievement award
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#1732798157979638-434: Was hosted by Fearne Cotton and Holly Willoughby . The RTS Craft and Design Awards 2006 took place on 20 November 2006 at The Savoy in London . It was hosted by Fearne Cotton and Holly Willoughby . The RTS Craft and Design Awards 2005 took place on 22 November 2005 at The Savoy in London . It was hosted by Christopher Eccleston . The RTS Crafts & Design Awards 2004 were presented on 30 November 2004 at
667-684: Was hosted by British presenter Laura Hamilton . Source: The RTS Craft & Design Awards 2010 were presented on 24 November 2010 at The Savoy , Strand, London . It was hosted by British presenters Richard McCourt and Dominic Wood . The RTS Craft & Design Awards 2009 were presented on 23 November 2009 at The Park Lane Hotel, Piccadilly in London . The evening was hosted by presenter and actor Justin Lee Collins . The RTS Craft & Design Awards 2008 were presented on 24 November 2008. The RTS Craft and Design Awards 2007 took place on 29 November 2007 at The Savoy in London . It
696-603: Was hosted by British presenter and journalist Charlene White . The nominees were announced on 11 March 2021. The RTS Craft & Design Awards 2020 were presented on 23 November 2020 on the RTS website. The nominations were announced on 4 November 2020. The RTS Craft & Design Awards 2019 were presented on 25 November 2019 at London Hilton on Park Lane , London . It was hosted by British comedian Ahir Shah . The nominations were announced on 7 November 2019. The RTS Craft & Design Awards 2018 were presented on 26 November 2018 at London Hilton on Park Lane , London . It
725-623: Was hosted by English comedian Tom Allen . The nominations were announced on 9 November 2018. The RTS Craft & Design Awards 2017 were presented on 27 November 2017 at London Hilton on Park Lane , London . The nominations were announced on 7 November 2017. The RTS Craft & Design Awards 2016 were presented on 28 November 2016 at London Hilton on Park Lane , London . It was hosted by Danish-British comedian Sandi Toksvig . The nominations were announced on 11 November 2016. The RTS Craft & Design Awards 2015 were presented on 30 November 2015 at London Hilton on Park Lane , London . It
754-500: Was hosted by Scottish comedian Susan Calman . The RTS Craft & Design Awards 2014 were presented on 1 December 2014 at London Hilton on Park Lane , London . It was hosted by British comedian Jennifer Saunders . The RTS Craft & Design Awards 2013 were presented on 18 November 2013 at The Savoy , Strand, London . It was hosted by British comedian Brian Conley . The RTS Craft & Design Awards 2012 were presented on 26 November 2012 at The Savoy , Strand, London . It
783-420: Was not awarded as comedian Graham Norton had COVID-19, (it would be retroactively awarded in 2022 once the ceremony returned as a live audience event). 2019 winners In 2019 the comedy performance award was split into two (male and female) for the first time. 2018 winners In 2018 Netflix 's historical drama The Crown was bestowed a special recognition award. 2017 winners This year saw
812-402: Was presented the outstanding achievement award for 2020 which he had been unable to collect at that time due to having COVID-19. 2021 winners For the second year running, due to COVID-19 related restrictions the 2021 winners ceremony was held behind closed doors and without a live audience. In 2021 a new award category for comedy entertainment programme was established. A special award
841-440: Was redesignated as the international award and the serials & single drama award was once again split back into two separate awards, namely the drama serial award and the single drama award. No RTS Gold Medal recipient is recorded for this year. 2003 winners (Programme Awards 2002) 2003 saw two completely new categories introduced in the shape of the acquired programme award and the comedy performance award. An event award
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